Synthemistidae

Libellulidae

Convergent evolution of dragonfly wing colorationRhyothemis graphiptera from Australia and Celithemis eponina from North America are both in the Libellulidae but are not especially closely related. The similarity in wing coloration is entirely a case of convergent evolution, and the function of these brightly colored wings is unknown. Speculation of mimicry of distasteful danaine butterflies (including the Monarch in North America) may be warranted.